1968 BMW 1600 vs. 1968 Isuzu Bellett
To start off, both 1968 BMW 1600 and 1968 Isuzu Bellett were released in the same year (1968). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 1,990 cc (4 cylinders), 1968 BMW 1600 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1968 BMW 1600 (100 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (91 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1968 BMW 1600 should accelerate faster than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1968 BMW 1600 weights approximately 40 kg more than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Let's talk about torque, 1968 BMW 1600 (160 Nm @ 3500 RPM) has 26 more torque (in Nm) than 1968 Isuzu Bellett. (134 Nm @ 4200 RPM). This means 1968 BMW 1600 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1968 Isuzu Bellett.
Compare all specifications:
1968 BMW 1600 | 1968 Isuzu Bellett | |
Make | BMW | Isuzu |
Model | 1600 | Bellett |
Year Released | 1968 | 1968 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1990 cc | 1583 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 100 HP | 91 HP |
Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 160 Nm | 134 Nm |
Torque RPM | 3500 RPM | 4200 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 89 mm | 82 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 80 mm | 75 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 | 9.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 2 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 990 kg | 950 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4240 mm | 4040 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1600 mm | 1500 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1420 mm | 1400 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2510 mm | 2360 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 46 L | 40 L |